Construction Industry Safety and Health

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Inspectors witnessed employees and subcontractors lacking fall protection on multiple occasions and two separate sites.

To safeguard workers from fall hazards, OSHA's fall protection standard focuses on both human-related factors and equipment-related concerns. Here are three steps you can implement to avoid fall regulation violations of the standard.

The hypergrowth in construction technology is being driven by the industry’s strong demand for infrastructure, a shortage of skilled jobsite labor and increased pressure for data transparency and integration.

Investing in safety doesn't only save lives but also improves your company's profitability. Explore the financial benefits of fall protection.

Fall Protection – General Requirements remains at the top of the list for the 13th year in a row.

While the presence of risk is unavoidable, it’s how your business addresses hazards that really makes a difference. 

The two employees were attempting to remove soil from below a concrete slab located within a trench when the slab broke apart and collapsed, fatally crushing both workers. 

Tools can become extremely dangerous when they fall from an elevated surface. Learn how to secure tools when working at height by tethering them to fixed points.

Roadside work zones pose extreme risk for the laborers who build and maintain our highways, roads, bridges, tunnels and utilities. Highway maintenance jobs are among the most dangerous in the U.S.

Silica is released into the air during the construction process and breathing it in can lead to cancer. Use this guide to learn how to work safely with silica in every setting.